12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[CluckNDoodle]

We put regular veggie oil on the membrane, so that's how I saw the blood vesselish thing.

--goldbean's older daughter

Wait a bit longer before proceeding then, but if it really was starting to zip then it's very close to being ready if not already there.

 

[goldbean]

Yes, I can see the pic. I think he looks more like the ready side. I'll try to get another pic to you.

 

[goldbean]

I believe that since he's been in there for so long, the membrane is getting dry, and I really don't want him to be shrinkwrapped.

 

[goldbean]

Here's a pic of the area close up. The membrane is still a little dry looking, so I'm going to oil it a little more.

--goldbean's older daughter

 

[goldbean]

I think that we're gonna try and finish the assist. If this is a bad idea, please let me know.

--goldbean's older daughter

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Here's a pic of the area close up. The membrane is still a little dry looking, so I'm going to oil it a little more.

--goldbean's older daughter

I think that we're gonna try and finish the assist. If this is a bad idea, please let me know.

--goldbean's older daughter

Ok, I don't see any blood vessels jumping out at me and with your description that he started to zip and then stopped likely means he's ready. If you proceed just proceed very slowly and if you see any blood at all, stop immediately, apply gentle pressure with a q-tip (have the q-tip ready) and place the chick back in the incubator to wait.

 

[AmesHillFarm]

9 chicks so far.

Earlier ones are getting kind of feisty. Should I be concerned that they'll interfere with others hatching (roll eggs around, etc.)?

 

[CluckNDoodle]

9 chicks so far.

Earlier ones are getting kind of feisty. Should I be concerned that they'll interfere with others hatching (roll eggs around, etc.?

Chick soccer is normal but I do tend to take dry chicks out of the incubator once another chick is freshly hatched and wet causing the humidity to spike. I leave the wet chick in the incubator and take out the dry ones.

 

[Chicka_deee]

One chick has hatched! An adorable ameraucana mix
I’m not seeing any other pips though...

 

[CSolis]

One chick has hatched! An adorable ameraucana mix
I’m not seeing any other pips though...
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The early bird gets the worm.. or so they say.. This one paid attention in class!